Davit2005 Posted February 23, 2015 Posted February 23, 2015 Needs to be VMWare compliant, thinking about a build, i.e. low power server board, CPU, efficient power supply, RAM. Requirements are: At least upgrade-able to 16GB of RAM. Space for 2 HDD's, Boot off USB At least 2 PCI express slots one 4x and one 16x. Doesn't need hot plug drives. As its going to be a very almost 24/7/365 machine needs to have low consumption the N40 takes about 90 watts with 3 spinning HDD's. While I do like the low power of the MicroServer I am going off HP MicroServers, had both N36 & N40 but the new HP care pack policy is totally putting me off. Plus need I mention HP support . So I'm thinking, there is no alternative to the dreaded HP.
dhicks Posted February 23, 2015 Posted February 23, 2015 Requirements are: At least upgrade-able to 16GB of RAM. Space for 2 HDD's, Boot off USB At least 2 PCI express slots one 4x and one 16x. Doesn't need hot plug drives. I have a Tranquil PC NUC: NUC That pretty much meets the specification given above, although the PCI Express slots are Mini PCI Express slots. With SSDs fitted this would be an entirely solid-state device, no fans or other moving parts, entirely passive cooling. 1
Davit2005 Posted February 23, 2015 Author Posted February 23, 2015 (edited) I have a Tranquil PC NUC: NUC That pretty much meets the specification given above, although the PCI Express slots are Mini PCI Express slots. With SSDs fitted this would be an entirely solid-state device, no fans or other moving parts, entirely passive cooling. Looks interesting, certainly fills the lower power consumption. Can't see any VMWare compatibility. Edited February 23, 2015 by Davit2005
Arthur Posted February 23, 2015 Posted February 23, 2015 Can't see any VMWare compatibility. www.virten.net/2013/12/vmware-vsphere-homeserver-homelab-esxi-on-4th-gen-intel-nuc If I was buying a NUC I would probably purchase one of the latest Broadwell NUCs, although I'm not sure what the ESXi compatibility is like. The models that end with an 'H' can take both an M.2 SSD and a 2.5" drive. The smaller 'K' model only has an M.2 slot. Reviews anandtech.com/show/8986/intel-nuc5i5ryk-review-a-broadwellu-ucffpc-for-enthusiasts techreport.com/review/27798/intel-broadwell-powered-nuc-mini-pc-reviewed arstechnica.com/gadgets/2015/02/review-intels-broadwell-mini-pc-is-a-next-generation-ultrabook-in-a-box/ 1
Davit2005 Posted February 23, 2015 Author Posted February 23, 2015 I have a Tranquil PC NUC: NUC That pretty much meets the specification given above, although the PCI Express slots are Mini PCI Express slots. With SSDs fitted this would be an entirely solid-state device, no fans or other moving parts, entirely passive cooling. www.virten.net/2013/12/vmware-vsphere-homeserver-homelab-esxi-on-4th-gen-intel-nuc If I was buying a NUC I would probably purchase one of the latest Broadwell NUCs, although I'm not sure what the ESXi compatibility is like. The models that end with an 'H' can take both an M.2 SSD and a 2.5" drive. The smaller 'K' model only has an M.2 slot. Reviews anandtech.com/show/8986/intel-nuc5i5ryk-review-a-broadwellu-ucffpc-for-enthusiasts techreport.com/review/27798/intel-broadwell-powered-nuc-mini-pc-reviewed arstechnica.com/gadgets/2015/02/review-intels-broadwell-mini-pc-is-a-next-generation-ultrabook-in-a-box/ Big thanks guys, the NUC def looks interesting and can see some with Virtualization Technology :-) .
dhicks Posted February 23, 2015 Posted February 23, 2015 Looks interesting, certainly fills the lower power consumption. Can't see any VMWare compatibility. Mine works okay running Xen on Debian, if that's any help.
w-clarke101 Posted February 23, 2015 Posted February 23, 2015 If you want low power but power house server this is a must! ASRock Rack > C2750D4I I'm looking at using this sometime some when I have the money to get it. 1
w-clarke101 Posted February 23, 2015 Posted February 23, 2015 If the 8 core is to much you can get the 4 core one ASRock Rack > C2550D4I
Davit2005 Posted February 23, 2015 Author Posted February 23, 2015 If the 8 core is to much you can get the 4 core one ASRock Rack > C2550D4I A Mini-ITX server board , food for thought/ Just hadn't considered about the MOBO's with built in CPU till today for a home build.
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